nijg

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /nɛi̯x/

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• Rhymes: -ɛi̯x

Etymology 1

Contraction from nijdig.

Part of the local slang of some Flemish rural areas; not understood everywhere.

Adjective

nijg (comparative nijger, superlative nijgst)

1. (Belgium, regional, slang) impressive, fabulous

   Messi is de nijgste speler op deze aardkloot!

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Synonyms

• geweldig
• prachtig
• gaaf

Adverb

nijg

1. (Belgium, regional, slang) very

   nijg snugger

   very smart

2. (Belgium, regional, slang) very well

   Ze zijn nijg aan 't spelen! ― They are playing really well!

3. (Belgium, regional, slang) hard

   nijg knoeften ― work hard

Interjection

nijg

1. (Belgium, regional, slang) cool!

   "Lebron scoorde 44 punten." — "Nijg!"

   "Lebron scored 44 points." — "Cool!"

Synonyms

• geweldig
• gaaf
• graaf (Brabantian)

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

nijg

1. inflection of nijgen:
   1. first-person singular present indicative
   2. imperative

References

• nijg – vlaamswoordenboek.be